Descrição
This is an integrative review aimed to identify and analyze national scientific production of nurses on breastfeeding in preterm infants. To collect data, were used the descriptors breastfeeding, nurses and premature infant in two databases LILACS (Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information) and BDENF (Bibliographic Database specialized in Nursing). Inclusion criteria were national research published in national journals by nurses or with their collaboration, written in Portuguese, Spanish and English, between the years 2006 to 2010. The review sample was composed of 10 articles. The results showed that there are few studies conducted by nurses in relation to breastfeeding in preterm infants. In addition, three actions in support of breastfeeding in preterm infants have been identified: the breast milk expression during hospitalization, the Kangaroo Mother Care and guidance on breastfeeding.